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to strangle; to constrict

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within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)

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to seize the initiative

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to play a central role; to take a leading part

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with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill

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to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)

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shrill voice (esp. of women and children)

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printed edition (of a book, etc.)

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high jump

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book; publication

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publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)

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unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold

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Cloaking

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ways of sitting

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latter part (of a book, film, etc.); second part (of two); second half; sequel

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shear (wind, fluids); chicken gizzard

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stepping back; drawing back

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drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour

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very shy person; bashful person

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field; plain; prairie; moor

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engineering works; civil engineering; public works

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situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink

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to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread

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veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced

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pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings

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martial artist

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cheerfully working

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to become rough (waves, temper, etc.); to become excited; to become aggravated

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to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep

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counterpunch

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smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd

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song; thong (garment)

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concentrated fire; intense criticism

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baldness; bald head; bald person; baldy; idiot; moron

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concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design

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joining the dark side; joining the forces of evil

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manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit

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complicity

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to strengthen; to beef up; to put on a firm basis; to ensure; to secure

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the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was

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feigning death; playing possum; tonic immobility; thanatosis; apparent death

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next

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with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out

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dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication

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rare case; outlier

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twins; twin

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sense of virtue

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as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather

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sparring partner

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